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CE12 AXF

2012 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,944 mi
Last recorded119,944 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 AXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 119,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight underbody corrosion front and rear

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2024 109,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover plastic sills

Fail 4 May 2024 109,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover plastic sills

Pass 2 May 2023 98,949 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,058 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot slightly split but not allowing dirt ingress

Rear BOTH wearing inner edges & cracking slightly in treads

Pass 25 Nov 2020 66,162 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 66,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 22 Nov 2020 66,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake sticking on

Fail 16 Nov 2019 59,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake sticking on

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,929 miles

Advise emissions to low to record

Front Advise both front lower arms bushes deteriorated on both arms

Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,612 miles

Advise emissions to low to record

Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,882 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CE12 AXF is a 2012 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE12 AXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE12 AXF registered?

CE12 AXF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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